The frank and open expression of her features concealed a mind of superior calibre, and one which well knew how to weigh the advantages of social rank and position.

She affected a sudden sympathy with the poor, and visited them constantly, and might be frequently met in the lanes carrying soup and other comforts to them.

Her father declared, with a laugh, that she ought to have been a Sister of Charity, and did not notice the fact that all Diana's pensioners resided in the vicinity of Champdoce.

But it was in vain that she wandered about, continually changing the hour of her visits.

The "Savage of Champdoce" was not to be seen, nor was he even a regular attendant at Mass.